Event Schedule

September 5-13, 2026 — Hybrid format: in-person + remote

Format

2 in-person days + remote coding days spread across the week. No all-nighters. Participants are encouraged to attend other tech week events alongside the hackathon.

DAY 1

Saturday, September 5

In-Person

In-Person Meet & Greet, Introductions & Team Formation

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Prohibition Warehouse

56 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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4:00 PM
Participant check-in, meet & greet, and casual networking
5:00 PM
Welcome and host introductions

Lead: Corey Barron & Joe Smelko

5:30 PM
Industry talk: What Trucking Needs from Tech Today

Lead: Joe Smelko

6:00 PM
Hackathon rules, timeline, and resources overview

Lead: Corey Barron

6:30 PM
Tool walkthrough: APIs, AI credits, and data available

Lead: Corey Barron

7:00 PM
Sponsor introductions

Lead: Corey Barron

7:30 PM
Team formation session - find partners and claim tables
9:00 PM
Wind down and venue close
DAY 2

Sunday, September 6

Remote

Remote Coding Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup check-in (optional)

Location: Discord

10:30 AM
Hacking continues
1:00 PM
Mentor office hours

Location: Discord

6:00 PM
End of coding day
DAY 3

Monday, September 7

Remote

Remote Coding Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup check-in

Location: Discord

1:00 PM
Mentor office hours

Location: Discord

3:00 PM
Workshop: Intro to Trucking APIs and Data

Location: Zoom

6:00 PM
End of coding day
DAY 4

Tuesday, September 8

Remote

Remote Coding Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup check-in

Location: Discord

1:00 PM
Mentor office hours

Location: Discord

6:00 PM
End of coding day
DAY 5

Wednesday, September 9

Remote

Buffer & Prep Day

All Day
Buffer Day - overflow, additional hacking, or catch-up
1:00 PM
Mentor office hours

Location: Discord

5:00 PM
Final progress check-in
DAY 6

Thursday, September 10

Remote

Remote Coding Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup check-in

Location: Discord

1:00 PM
Mentor office hours

Location: Discord

6:00 PM
End of coding day
DAY 7

Friday, September 11

Remote

Remote Coding Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup check-in

Location: Discord

1:00 PM
Mentor office hours (demo prep focus)

Location: Discord

3:00 PM
Preparing Your Demo - Workshop

Location: Zoom

6:00 PM
End of coding day
DAY 8

Saturday, September 12

Remote

Final Prep Day

10:00 AM
Morning standup - final prep check-in

Location: Discord

10:30 AM
Final hacking and polishing
1:00 PM
Demo rehearsal help (optional)

Location: Discord

5:00 PM
CODE FREEZE - Submission deadline
DAY 9

Sunday, September 13

In-Person

In-Person Judging & Awards Event

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Spur Innovation Center

2240 University Ave, Waterloo, ON N2K 0G3

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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12:00 PM
Doors open, team check-in, and demo setup
1:00 PM
Live project presentations begin (10-15 min per team)
4:00 PM
Judge deliberation and scoring
5:00 PM
Awards ceremony and winner announcements
6:00 PM
Networking and event close